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There's a big hint in the foreground. Yeah, that big rock.
A very pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly place. Note the separation of the bike lane from the traffic lanes, the pleasant sidewalk, and the crossing signal with timer.
The pedestrian mall, Pearl Street, is a vibrant place. Here, there is a feature for the kids. This sand box with Boulders in it was occupied almost every time I went by, with mothers sitting at the side and kids playing in it.
With space commanding good money, how can you expand the street beyond one level? This building does a very good job of opening up the second floor and providing access to the leftist bookstore in the basement.
Street crossings on the mall are well-marked, with colored concrete through the entire intersection. The whole mall is well landscaped with mature trees, and adorned with good, low lighting, furniture, banners, etc.
This is for all intents a mid-block crossing. Amazingly, as I walked up, the cars stopped to let me cross! The pedestrian refuge in the center is a great feature.
Native landscaping is used throughout the city. Here you find it along Boulder Creek in front of the city hall. Oh yeah, if you haven't guessed the city, there's another hint in this photo.
The city's path system is entirely separated from road crossings. Here, the path is below the level of the adjacent river.
Much of the new (re)development has a character and quality similar to this. There is a height restriction of forty feet.
Another example of traffic calming and bicycle lanes separated from driving lanes.
Here is a plaza created in one of the new redevelopment projects downtown. I passed it on my way back to the Hotel Boulderado from the farmer's market. I understand it is used for concerts and other activities fairly regularly.
The Boulder County Courthouse in the background is a wonderful building with architecture mimicking the Flatiron Range.
Back on the Pearl Street Mall, artwork is generously spread along its distance. Signs help to interpret the area.
The landscape beds are filled with native perennials.
One final hint. Any guesses?
A very pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly place. Note the separation of the bike lane from the traffic lanes, the pleasant sidewalk, and the crossing signal with timer.
The pedestrian mall, Pearl Street, is a vibrant place. Here, there is a feature for the kids. This sand box with Boulders in it was occupied almost every time I went by, with mothers sitting at the side and kids playing in it.
With space commanding good money, how can you expand the street beyond one level? This building does a very good job of opening up the second floor and providing access to the leftist bookstore in the basement.
Street crossings on the mall are well-marked, with colored concrete through the entire intersection. The whole mall is well landscaped with mature trees, and adorned with good, low lighting, furniture, banners, etc.
This is for all intents a mid-block crossing. Amazingly, as I walked up, the cars stopped to let me cross! The pedestrian refuge in the center is a great feature.
Native landscaping is used throughout the city. Here you find it along Boulder Creek in front of the city hall. Oh yeah, if you haven't guessed the city, there's another hint in this photo.
The city's path system is entirely separated from road crossings. Here, the path is below the level of the adjacent river.
Much of the new (re)development has a character and quality similar to this. There is a height restriction of forty feet.
Another example of traffic calming and bicycle lanes separated from driving lanes.
Here is a plaza created in one of the new redevelopment projects downtown. I passed it on my way back to the Hotel Boulderado from the farmer's market. I understand it is used for concerts and other activities fairly regularly.
The Boulder County Courthouse in the background is a wonderful building with architecture mimicking the Flatiron Range.
Back on the Pearl Street Mall, artwork is generously spread along its distance. Signs help to interpret the area.
The landscape beds are filled with native perennials.
One final hint. Any guesses?